Overview
- Google began rolling the address-change feature to German accounts on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, after testing in the United States earlier this year.
- Users can make the change in Google Account settings under Personal information > Email > change Google account email and Gmail will show whether a new username is available.
- The original @gmail.com address is retained in the account so messages to the old name continue to arrive and the old address cannot be claimed by another user.
- Google says no migration of Drive or Photos data is needed and existing security measures such as two-factor authentication still protect the account.
- The rollout is gradual, the service limits users to one change every 12 months and a maximum of three changes per account, and some third-party services may not immediately accept the new address.